Category Breakdown
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus Net Dual
Performance
34.556.0
Camera
11.811.9
Display
11.733.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
23.529.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.618.7
Summary
- The LG GT540 Optimus features a 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the LG Optimus Net Dual has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the GT540 is powered by a 600 MHz CPU, whereas the Optimus Net Dual offers an 800 MHz processor, providing better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Optimus Net Dual benefits from a more efficient chipset and additional RAM.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh for both models, but the software experience differs, with the GT540 running Android 1.6 and the Optimus Net Dual operating on Android 2.3.4, offering a more updated user interface and features.
- Build quality shows the GT540 is slightly heavier and thicker than the Optimus Net Dual, which is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG GT540 Optimus
LG Optimus Net Dual
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as LG GT540 Swift, LG Loop GT540
Also known as LG Optimus Net Dual P698
Display
Size
3"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227T Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz
800 MHz ARMv6
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
139MB 156MB RAM
150MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@17fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 54.5 x 12.7 mm (4.29 x 2.15 x 0.5 in)
114 x 59 x 12.1 mm (4.49 x 2.32 x 0.48 in)
Weight
115.5 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.93 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

